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US3371903A
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Brace rod for rearview mirrors
Assignee: MAURICE J THOMPSON
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Filing: 1966-08-17
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Granted: 1968-03-05
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Expires: 1986-08-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Maurice J Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06; B60R1/0605; B60R1/0617
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A BRACING DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED FOR USE WITH A MIRROR SUPPORTING BRACKET PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO A VEHICLE, COMPRISING AN AXIALLY EXTENDING ROD, A HOUSING ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO A VEHICLE, MEANS IN SAID HOUSING FOR RECEIVING ONE END PORTION OF SAID ROD AND PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING THE SAME, MEANS ON THE OTHER END PORTION OF SAID ROD FOR PIVOTAL CONNECTION TO SAID BRACKET, MEANS RESILIENTLY RETAINING SAID ROD IN SAID HOUSING AND PERMITTING WITHDRAWAL OF THE SAME UPON A PREDETERMINED FORCE APPLIED TO THE ROD BY PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID BRACKET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A BRACING DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED FOR USE WITH A MIRROR SUPPORTING BRACKET PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO A VEHICLE, COMPRISING AN AXIALLY EXTENDING ROD, A HOUSING ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO A VEHICLE, MEANS IN SAID HOUSING FOR RECEIVING ONE END PORTION OF SAID ROD AND PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING THE SAME, MEANS ON THE OTHER END PORTION OF SAID ROD FOR PIVOTAL CONNECTION TO SAID BRACKET, MEANS RESILIENTLY RETAINING SAID ROD IN SAID HOUSING AND PERMITTING WITHDRAWAL OF THE SAME UPON A PREDETERMINED FORCE APPLIED TO THE ROD BY PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID BRACKET.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-03-05 | 1971-09-04 | 1972-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-05 | 1975-09-04 | 1976-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-05 | 1979-09-04 | 1980-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |